REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE

To gain the knowledge and understanding to pursue degrees and apprenticeships.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

Year 1 (Subsidiary Diploma) – a basic understanding of lighting, sound and projection. All students will get the opportunity to operate the lighting desk for a major production. Design and make latex masks or skin cuts and bruises. Design and build theatre sets for major productions. Devise, make and record your own sounds.

HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED

Coursework and a series of portfolios to justify your practical work.

PROGRESSION

A wide range of university degree courses, apprenticeships and careers. Courses can include anything from Stage Make Up to Lighting Design to Set Design to General Technical degrees. Careers and further training posts have recently included students gaining prestigious technical degree places across the country. Other students have chosen this course to run alongside other creative subjects such as Dance, Performing Arts, Music, Fine Art and Textiles.

What You'll Need

• an interest in theatre and wider production genres
• ability to work beyond the class and take part in essential rigging, technical rehearsals and performances
• willingness and ability to work independently

Priestley Extra

Regular trips take place throughout the year, sampling many different performance genres. The opportunity to join the wider Media and Performing Arts trip to New York. Numerous Enrichment opportunities ranging from Stage Make Up to Technical 1:1 tuition. Work experience opportunities with local and regional employers in the creative industries.